Position Summary(Basic Job Function)
This is a temporary position.
To perform and assist in routine agricultural labor.
Unit Position Summary
- Move, load, and unload supplies, materials, tools, and equipment
- Assist with the movement, loading, transportation and unloading of livestock
- Operate tractors with agricultural equipment
- Clean barns, sheds, pens and related agricultural facilities and equipment
- Assist in the care and feeding of livestock
- Assist with the preparation of livestock feed
- Must have experience operating a skidsteer and/or payloader
- Comply with University, State, Federal, AAALAC, IACUC, and species specific rules and regulations at each farm
- Miscellaneous duties as assigned
Desired Qualifications
- Knowledge acquired from coursework from secondary school, technical, vocational, trade school and/or college in the field of animal science. Preference for 2+ combined years of study.
- Experience driving farm equipment such as, a skid steer, tractor or payloader.
- Experience working with student employees.
- Basic math skills
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or protected veteran status.
Special Instructions
Submit a resume and cover letter
Work Hours
7 AM - 4 PM weekdays and every other weekend; schedule may vary slightly, but we are flexible
Website
https://www.canr.msu.edu/scaf/dairy_teaching_research_center
Summary of Health Risks
- Work in an environment with manure, dust, and animal dander
- Subject to Michigan weather conditions
Summary of Physical Demands
- ability to lift 50 pounds
- able to work on feet during length of shift
